Daly, Padraig J
The God-Madness
- ISBN 13:
- 9781904556862
- author:
- Daly, Padraig J
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Dedalus Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 80
- Dimensions:
- 21.59 x 13.97 x 0.48 centimeters
- Genre:
- Poetry, Subjects & Themes, Inspirational & Religious,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The God-Madness by Jacopone Da Todi Born in 1230 in the Umbrian hilltop town of Todi, Jacopone Da Todi's life was marked by tragedy and spiritual transformation. After his wife's untimely death, he discovered a penitential hairshirt beneath her clothing, leading him to become a public penitent and eventually join the Order of Friars Minor of St. Francis of Assisi. Da Todi's poetry is characterized by its flamboyant and sometimes heartbreaking drama, reflecting his conviction that God extravagantly loves sinful humans. His work is typified by an extrovert, singing voice that echoes early Franciscan Umbria. While his theological outlook may not align with modern perspectives, his poetry remains a powerful expression of religious experience. Translated by Pádraig J. Daly, this edition brings Da Todi's unique voice to English-speaking readers, offering a glimpse into the life and work of a 13th-century Italian poet and mystic.
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